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Crispy Chicken Katsu

chicken katsu

This recipe is printed from Scissors, Paper, Bacon.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 500 grams chicken thighs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Dry Coat

  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

Wet Batter

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Crumbing

  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Use a kitchen mallet or rolling pin to flatten the thighs to an even thickness.
  • Prepare 3 bowls to coat the chicken.
  • In the first bowl, combine flour with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs with the milk.
  • In the last bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Dip each chicken thigh into the flour, ensuring it's coated all over and then shake off any excess.
  • Dip each piece of floured chicken into the egg mixture and let any excess drip off.
  • Roll the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring to press down to ensure the chicken is sufficiently coated.
  • Heat oil in a frypan to 180 °C. Cook the chicken in batches, flipping half way through, until the chicken is golden on both sides.
  • Transfer to a chopping board, and slice. Enjoy warm.